How Features Are Displayed on a Map to Emphasize Their

question 14

Multiple Choice

How features are displayed on a map to emphasize their level of prominence describes

• A)cartographic generalization.
• B)visual hierarchy.
• C)geographic scale.
• D)legend cartography.

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Definitions:

Principle of Similarity

A concept from Gestalt psychology that states individuals tend to perceive elements as grouped together if they are similar to each other in shape, color, size, or other attributes.

Physical Characteristics

The observable attributes or features of an object, person, or place.

Price Leadership

A situation in which the leading company in a market sets the price of goods or services, and other companies in the market follow suit.

Specific Attributes

The individual characteristics or features that distinguish a product or service, contributing to its performance and appeal.